Diamond Hakone Society vs Hotel Kagetsuen
Both are in Hakone, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★
Diamond Hakone Society
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Ryokan★★★
Hotel Kagetsuen
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.
Choose Diamond Hakone Society if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.8)
- a newer or recently renovated building (1981 / 1963)
Why is Diamond Hakone Society better than Hotel Kagetsuen?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (1981 vs 1963)+18y
Why is Hotel Kagetsuen better than Diamond Hakone Society?
- 1More guest reviews (288 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×48
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Diamond Hakone Society vs Hotel Kagetsuen: which hotel is better? | Diamond Hakone Society | Hotel Kagetsuen |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Location | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.6 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +0.3 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 288 +282 |
| Rank in Hakone | bottom 36% +30% | bottom 6% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km −180 m | 4.1 km |
| To public transport | 440 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 79 km | 79 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 44 | 62 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1981 +18y | 1963 |
| Listed amenities | – | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
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Location
360 m apart
Diamond Hakone Society: city centre: 3.9 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 79 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Kagetsuen: city centre: 4.1 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 79 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Diamond Hakone Society or Hotel Kagetsuen: common questions
Which is cheaper, Diamond Hakone Society or Hotel Kagetsuen?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Diamond Hakone Society is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 4.1 km for Hotel Kagetsuen.
How far apart are Diamond Hakone Society and Hotel Kagetsuen?
The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score